diff --git a/pro/17/19.md b/pro/17/19.md index a345bac10e..424e3a71ac 100644 --- a/pro/17/19.md +++ b/pro/17/19.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# whoever who raises his door seeks destruction +# whoever raises his door seeks destruction Possible meanings are 1) this may represent that person making the entrance to their home look more lofty or fancy. Alternate translation: "the one who makes his doorway more impressive is giving others the opportunity to ruin him" or "the one who makes the entrance to his house high is trying to harm other people" Or 2) the word "door" is a metaphor for the person's mouth. Alternate translation: "the one who speaks proudly is giving others the opportunity to ruin him" or "the one who speaks proudly is trying to harm other people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])